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Ethiopia: 'One of the most rapidly growing economies in Africa, but wealth distribution is terrible'
Annette Young is pleased to welcome Dr. Douglas Yates, Africa Specialist and Political Science Professor at the American Graduate School of International Relations and Diplomacy. Amid ongoing conflict, will Ethiopia's elections be "free and fair"? While acknowledging that electoral procedures may function in parts of the country, he argues that conflict, exclusion, inflation, and uneven development remain the defining realities shaping Ethiopia's political landscape.
The world will be 100 million cancer workers short by 2050, according to Lancet
A new report warns the world is heading towards a cancer care crisis, with cases sharply rising and the workforce failing to keep pace. The world will need nearly 100 million more cancer workers by 2050, a new study warns. The largest gaps will be among nurses and diagnostic specialists, particularly radiologists and pathologists, with Africa and Asia set to be the hardest hit.
A mother risked everything to bring her twins into the world. Her story should shock us all
A mother risked everything to bring her twins into the world. Her story should shock us all Basile Ouedraogo salutes the strength of a mother – Dorcas – who undertook a terrifying journey to try and get the help she needed to safely give birth, and how her story is far too familar - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments As a man from across the Ghanaian border in Burkina Faso, I wasn’t prepared for how deeply 29-year-old Dorcas Azongo’s birth story would affect me. Dorcas undertook a traumatic...
Diomande talks trials at Palace, the journey so far and future plans
Yan Diomande interview: On the World Cup with Cote d'Ivoire, his gratitude to RB Leipzig and trials with Crystal Palace Yan Diomande is in demand. In this interview, he opens up about his journey so far, including trials at Premier League clubs including Chelsea, how he has improved in the Bundesliga with RB Leipzig, and his ambition to turn himself into one of the best players in the world… Monday 1 June 2026 15:42, UK “Everything went fast,” says Yan Diomande.
Ireland’s Black community opens up about racism after ‘George Floyd moment’
Ireland’s Black community opens up about racism after ‘George Floyd moment’ In the wake of Yves Sakila’s death following a violent restraint, many say racism in Ireland is an overlooked scourge. Last month, 40-year-old Emer O’Neill, a Black Irish woman, was racially insulted three times.
Ebola outbreak: WHO's Tedros visits Uganda, bordering the DRC Ituri province epicenter
Ebola: WHO's Tedros visits Uganda, bordering DRC epicenter June 8, 2026The director-general of the UN's World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, visited Uganda on Monday, which borders the epicenter of the latest Ebola outbreak in Ituri province in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The WHO has declared a public health emergency over the current outbreak, which was announced on May 15 in the northeastern DRC. Tedros was in the DRC last week, in the gold...
Betting preview: One bet to make on every team
The 2026 World Cup gets underway on Thursday and continues through the final match on July 19. With 48 countries ready to take the field for a total of 104 matches, there's plenty of soccer on the horizon, and that means plenty of opportunity to make some wagers on the action. With so many potential bets that can be made, it might be a bit overwhelming to know where to begin.
How social media is turning African life into content at a cost
How social media is turning African life into content at a cost Across Africa, social media redefines politics, culture, identity, and connection, blurring community and performance. Nairobi, Kenya – When I walked away from a career in law and moved into what is now called content creation, the intention was simple: To share my art. At the time, photographers in Nairobi were known for their work, their shooting style, subject matter and sometimes even the cameras they used.
Travelling to Cabo Verde? Here’s what you need to know about the island nation
World Cup debut aside, Cabo Verde offers plenty of reasons to visit beyond the beautiful game – from fresh seafood delicacies to beach escapes and a wealth of cultural heritage. Some 500 kilometres off the coast of West Africa lies Cabo Verde, an island nation that’s making headlines after qualifying for its first World Cup this summer. Geographically, the country's islands form part of Macaronesia, which means "Islands of Bliss”, alongside Madeira, the Canary Islands and the Azores, which...
In Senegal, a 2,000‑year‑old iron workshop sheds new light on the past
In Senegal, a 2,000‑year‑old iron workshop sheds new light on the past Lisa Lock Scientific Editor Andrew Zinin Lead Editor How was iron produced 2,000 years ago in Senegal? A recent study at the Didé West 1 archaeological site, in the Falémé Valley in eastern Senegal, sheds light on an ancient iron production technique. Passed down from generation to generation for nearly eight centuries, this technology appears to have been developed to meet local needs.